This experience is perfect for families, small groups, or couples seeking a romantic getaway. Relax knowing everything is taken care of—from pick-up to drop-off—so you can focus on making unforgettable memories in the heart of the Riviera Maya
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $530.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Hotel - Airbnb - private condos and houses pick up are offered in this private tour, oncewe receive your booking, we will organize with you the pickup time & location. This is aprivate tour, and you can customize the itinerary to your interest
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private swiming with Turtles in Akumal lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $280 per person for this Playa del Carmen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $530. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $30, adults from $280. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel - Airbnb - private condos and houses pick up are offered in this private tour, oncewe receive your booking, we will organize with you the pickup time & location. This is aprivate tour, and you can customize the itinerary to your interest Pickup points include Enigmatic Boutique Hotel, Hotel Pok Ta Pok.
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 61 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ocean Tours Mexico.
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Nico, the guide was very good. We couldn't see many turtles but overall it was fantastic!
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de la excursión y que Nico hizo un excelente trabajo como guía. Aunque esta vez las tortugas no se dejaron ver tanto como esperábamos, nos encanta saber que, en general, tuvieron un día fantástico. ¡Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente para otra aventura!
Top notch, nothing to say, really an experience to do and the guide Diego is more than recommendable, he is just great..
Un grand merci pour votre enthousiasme ! Quel plaisir de savoir que vous avez passé un si bon moment avec Diego ! Nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos compliments, il en sera ravi. Merci pour votre recommandation et à bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure !
beautiful, well-supervised walk. The turtles were present. Too bad there were only 2/3 of them.
Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre expérience ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la balade et que vous ayez eu la chance de voir les tortues. Comme elles évoluent dans leur habitat naturel, chaque journée est différente et nous ne savons jamais exactement combien nous aurons la chance d’en observer. Nous espérons malgré tout que ce moment restera un beau souvenir de votre visite.
Our guide Guillermo was charming, super attentive to everyone, especially to me because of my disability. In the water, he helped me at all times. I have to thank Guillermo, as well as the driver and Sofía the photographer, a thousand thanks for making us have such a good day with them. Thanks to the three of you for everything. 😘😘😘😘
Muchísimas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que Guillermo estuvo tan atento contigo durante toda la actividad y que, junto con nuestro conductor y Sofía, hicieron que pudieras disfrutar del día con tranquilidad y confianza. Les haremos llegar tus palabras con mucho gusto.
A spectacular experience, impressive to be able to see the turtles so close, wonderful. The guides Andreas, Joel, and Angel, super kind, attentive, and helpful, a 10 for them.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron tanto del encuentro con las tortugas y, especialmente, de la atención de Andreas, Joel y Ángel. Será un gusto compartir con ellos sus palabras y ese 10 tan merecido. Saludos, Ocean Tours Mexico
Swimming with sea turtles was amazing. There weren't many, but we saw at least 4 and swam with them. My 13-year-old son was amazed. We were delighted
¡Muchas gracias, Cristina! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tú y tu hijo disfrutaron de la experiencia y que pudieron nadar junto a varias tortugas. Sin duda, es un encuentro muy especial que esperamos recuerden por mucho tiempo. ¡Gracias por elegirnos para vivir esta aventura! Regina | Ocean Tours 💙
We had such a wonderful time on our turtle snorkeling and cave tour! Andreas was an amazing guide. He was incredibly thorough in explaining everything to us and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire experienc. We were provided with life jackets, goggles, and snorkels, and he took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable before we got started. Seeing the turtles was such an incredible experience! Afterwards, we visited the caves, where Andreas was just as knowledgeable. He gave us so much interesting information about the cave systems, how they were formed, and how everything works. You could tell he really knew his stuff and genuinely enjoyed sharing it with us. He was also really funny and joked around with the kids, which made them feel comfortable and added to the experience. Eduardo, our driver, was wonderful as well. He drove us around throughout the tour and was a great, safe driver. We were able to leave our belongings in the vehicle while we were doing the activities and felt completely confident that everything would be safe with him. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Andreas and Eduardo made the day fun, comfortable, informative, and memorable. We would absolutely recommend this tour especially with these two!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that your turtle snorkeling and cenote experience was memorable from start to finish. 🐢 It’s fantastic to know that Andreas made everyone feel comfortable and safe while also sharing his knowledge about the turtles and cave systems. We especially love hearing that his sense of humor helped the kids feel at ease and made the experience even more enjoyable! We’re also very happy to hear your kind words about Eduardo and the safe, reliable service he provided throughout the day. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with both Andreas and Eduardo. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome your family back for another adventure in the future! 💙
We had an awesome time on our private swim with the sea turtles. Nicholas was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional as our guide. Highly recommended to all.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had an awesome time on your private sea turtle adventure. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Nicholas—he'll be delighted to know his friendliness, knowledge, and professionalism made your experience so special. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Ocean Tours Mexico soon!
We had a really great day - sadly didn’t see that many turtles, but no one can control nature! The Cenote and Tellum ruins were really awesome Our guide Andreas was brilliant - very engaging and knowledgeable about the culture and nature of Mexico - he’s also a top chap to hang with for the day - Danke Herr Fledermaus 🦇 Maxwell was an excellent driver and was very helpful - gracias Maxwell!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring Tulum, the cenote, and Akumal. While wildlife sightings can vary, we're glad you still enjoyed the experience and appreciated the beauty of each stop. A special thank you for your kind words about Andreas and Maxwell! We'll be sure to share your comments with them. Andreas will certainly enjoy the "Herr Fledermaus" mention! We're happy to know his knowledge and enthusiasm made your day even more memorable, and that Maxwell's professionalism and kindness added to the experience. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours Mexico. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Completely amazing tour! We saw a variety of wildlife especially the turtles despite the seasonal sargassum. Our tour guide Nick did a phenomenal job explaining everything and showed us some beautiful turtles that we were able to get pictures with. All around amazing tour and would highly recommend for anyone!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and that, despite the seasonal sargassum, you were able to see so much wildlife—especially the sea turtles! Nature always has its surprises, and we're so glad it made your day special. A special thank you for recognizing Nick. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. It's great to know his knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your experience even more memorable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Ocean Tours Mexico. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Laura OCEAN TOURS
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private swiming with Turtles in Akumal | 3 hours | 5.0 (61) | $280 | |
 Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure | 7 hours | 4.9 (848) | $375 | View |
 Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal | 1 hour | 5.0 (50) | $295 | View |
 Swim with Turtles in Akumal + GoPro Photo Session | 1 hour | 5.0 (303) | $50 | View |
 Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya | 11h 50min | 4.9 (255) | $89 | View |
 Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles | 1h 10min | 4.9 (216) | $32 | View |
 Private Experience: Akumal sea turtles encounter and Yal-kú lagoon colorfull fish snorkel. | 4 hours | 4.9 (14) | $155 | View |